In 56-week studies, patients taking Contrave alongside diet and exercise lost an average of 5-9% of their body weight, compared to 1-5% with a placebo, meaning the medication contributed roughly 4-5 percentage points of additional weight loss.4,5 About 46% of patients on Contrave achieved at least 5% weight loss by week 16
Thus, lifestyle changes, such as adopting balanced dietary plans, engaging in regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight, can help enhance reproductive outcomes and support fertility
People with asthma should stay away from inhaled forms because they could trigger symptoms
198,199 Several GLP-1 receptor agonists have received FDA approval for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity, with some being further indicated for cardiovascular protection